El Himer
El Himer Dam is an earth dam in Settat Province on the Oued El Himer, a tributary of the Bouregreg. It supports water supply and irrigation in the Bouregreg basin.
44 m
Height
14.1
Capacity (Mm³)
20%
Fill Rate
2008
Built In
About This Dam
El Himer Dam is an earth dam in Settat Province on the Oued El Himer, a tributary of the Bouregreg. It supports water supply and irrigation in the Bouregreg basin.
Key Specifications
- Location: Casablanca-Settat · Nearest City: Settat
- River: El Himer · Basin: Bouregreg
- Type: Earthfill Dam · Height: 44 m
- Capacity: 14.1 Mm³ · Built In: 2008
- Coordinates: 33.0500°N, 7.3500°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of El Himer Dam?
El Himer Dam has a total storage capacity of 14.1 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 44 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is El Himer Dam located?
El Himer Dam is located in the bouregreg river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was El Himer Dam built?
El Himer Dam was commissioned in 2008. It forms part of Morocco's ongoing national dam-building program, which has expanded significantly since the 1960s.
What is the current water level at El Himer Dam?
As of the latest update, El Himer Dam holds 2.8 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 14.1 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 20%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is El Himer Dam used for?
El Himer Dam serves several purposes: supplying drinking water to nearby cities, irrigating agricultural land, regulating floods to protect downstream areas, and supporting regional water management.
Which river feeds El Himer Dam?
El Himer Dam is built on the El Himer River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
LowCapacity
3
Mm³
Remaining
11.1
Mm³
Fill Rate
20%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Casablanca-Settat
- Nearest City
- Settat· 25 km
- Coordinates
- 33.050, -7.350
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FullCapacity
974.8
Height
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Built In
1974
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FullCapacity
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Height
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Built In
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GoodCapacity
37.3
Height
18m
Built In
1931